'Rainbow Warrior'' sunk by French agents in Auckland harbor.

In 1985, the Greenpeace vessel 'Rainbow Warrior' was bombed and sunk by French DGSE agents in Auckland harbour. The Rainbow Warrior was preparing to protest against French nuclear testing in the Pacific when the attack occurred. The bombing resulted in the tragic death of Fernando Pereira, a photographer on board the ship. The French government initially denied involvement but later admitted to directing the operation. This act of state-sponsored terrorism shocked the international community and strained diplomatic relations between France and New Zealand. The sinking of the Rainbow Warrior had a profound impact on Greenpeace and the anti-nuclear movement, galvanizing support for their cause. The incident also highlighted the dangers activists face in their pursuit of environmental protection. In the aftermath of the bombing, two French agents, Dominique Prieur and Alain Mafart, were captured and sentenced for their roles in the attack. They were later extradited to France as part of a deal between the two countries. Despite the tragedy, the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior served as a rallying cry for environmental activists worldwide, inspiring them to continue their fight for a nuclear-free future and the protection of our planet's oceans. #RainbowWarrior #EnvironmentalActivism #FrenchEspionage #Greenpeace #NuclearFree #StateTerrorism #AucklandHarbour #DGSE #EnvironmentalProtection